Expressing and Responding

Agreement and Disagreement

 A. Expressing Agreement

Formal Informal
I couldn’t agree more That’s a good idea
That’s exactly how I think absolutely
I’m afraid I agree with you Indeed
I hold the same point of you You are right
I have come to the some conclusions Yes of course
We are of one mind I think so
Is it true
 Example of Expressing Agreement

Andi : what a hot day. Let’s have some drinks at the canteen.
Bunga : that’s a good idea
Andi : how about of lemon squash?
Bunga : Absolutely. informal
Andi : hmm.. This lemon squash is very fresh.
Bunga : indeed. I should also say that the price is affordable too.
Andi : you are right.
Mr. Wijaya : Nowadays, social media are getting more popular among us.
Student 1 : I couldn’t agree more, Sir. For a lot of people, social media
have become part of their life.
Mr. Wijaya : Yes. Facebook, twitter, and instagram, are just a few examples of
social media. However, we must admit that social media not only bring
advantages but also disadvantages for our life. Formal
Student 2 : That’s exactly how I think, Sir. Social media are both good and
bad.
Mr. Wijaya : Exactly. That’s why, we must be able to control ourselves when
we use social media.
Student 3 : I am afraid I agree with you, Sir.